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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 19^th Place – Division 2 State (XC)
• 3x State Qualifier (XC)
• 2^nd Place – Huron League (XC)
• 8^th Place – Region 18 (XC)
• 12^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
• 2^nd Place – Huron League 1600m
• 4^th Place – Huron League 800m

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Logan Ruffner	17:03.8	Riverview	190.1	Downriver Watermelon	1-Sep
11	Logan Ruffner	16:16.4	Riverview	194.2	Ramblin’ Rock	10-Sep
11	Logan Ruffner	16:32.8	Riverview	193.4	Holly	17-Sep
11	Logan Ruffner	16:09.3	Riverview	193.6	Huron League 1	20-Sep
11	Logan Ruffner	16:34.0	Riverview	180.7	Marauder	1-Oct
11	Logan Ruffner	16:23.2	Riverview	189.3	Huron League 2	4-Oct
11	Logan Ruffner	16:17.4	Riverview	186.2	Wayne County	8-Oct
11	Logan Ruffner	16:11.5	Riverview	187.5	Downriver Gabriel Richard	15-Oct
11	Logan Ruffner	15:58.5	Riverview	188.8	Region 18	29-Oct
11	Logan Ruffner	16:12.7	Riverview	196.8	Division 2 State	5-Nov
11	Logan Ruffner	15:46.0	Riverview	197.3	MITCA	12-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Logan Ruffner	16:33.1	Riverview	189.0	Ramblin’ Rock	11-Sep
10	Logan Ruffner	17:34.4	Riverview	175.2	Holly	18-Sep
10	Logan Ruffner	16:51.3	Riverview	177.9	Huron League 1	28-Sep
10	Logan Ruffner	17:01.7	Riverview	177.4	Marauder	2-Oct
10	Logan Ruffner	17:19.0	Riverview	179.0	Huron League 2	5-Oct
10	Logan Ruffner	17:13.1	Riverview	180.3	Wayne County	9-Oct
10	Logan Ruffner	18:15.6	Riverview	177.5	News Herald	16-Oct
10	Logan Ruffner	17:14.0	Riverview	179.7	Huron League Championship	21-Oct
10	Logan Ruffner	17:49.2	Riverview	182.3	Region 18	30-Oct
10	Logan Ruffner	17:09.2	Riverview	174.3	Division 2 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	167.3	Maroon Shoe	31-Aug
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	179.4	Huron League 1	22-Sep
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	166.6	Jefferson	24-Sep
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	178.2	Huron League 2	6-Oct
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	177.0	Highlander	10-Oct
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	180.3	Huron League	16-Oct
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	176.9	Pre-Region 36	24-Oct
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	179.9	Region 18	31-Oct
9	Logan Ruffner		Riverview	188.1	Division 2 State	6-Nov

The Rundown

This is one of the first bits of considerable writing I’ve thrown towards this downriver boy, but don’t get it twisted, he’s been on my radar for awhile. Logan entered into Riverview with high expectations, winning nearly every race in his 8^th grade year, breaking 5:00 on the track in 7^th grade. And those expectations were put to the test early, when his Pirate team was an underdog, yet in contention for a State Finals team appearance. Young Logan was huge there, running a 17:03 on the shores of Lake Erie to place 8^th and give his Riverview team a MIS experience. This past fall, he took a major leap, averaging low-16’s for much of the season, placing top-10 in Wayne County and Region 18, before grabbing his first All-State certificate of his career. The same occurred on the track, aggressively knocking down new PB’s from 2:12 to 2:03, 4:37 to 4:25, leaving us wondering what new levels he’ll reach this fall.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 6^th Place – Region 6 (XC)
• 9^th Place – 2021 Wayne County (XC)
• 2021 Livonia City Champion (XC)
• 18^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
• 4^th Place – Region 6 3200m
• Livonia City 800m/1600m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Morgan Brown	19:33.1	Livonia Churchill	121.0	Region 6	29-Oct
11	Morgan Brown	19:55.7	Livonia Churchill	120.4	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Morgan Brown	21:32.0	Livonia Churchill	107.6	Milford	2-Sep
10	Morgan Brown	19:14.8	Livonia Churchill	133.7	Ramblin’ Rock	11-Sep
10	Morgan Brown	20:23.8	Livonia Churchill	122.1	Spartan	17-Sep
10	Morgan Brown	19:53.8	Livonia Churchill	123.1	Coaching Legends	2-Oct
10	Morgan Brown	19:44.0	Livonia Churchill	129.3	Wayne County	9-Oct
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	50.7	Brighton/Churchill	8-Sep
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	62.3	Churchill/Franklin	26-Sep
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	82.4	KLAA	17-Oct
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	80.0	Pre-Region 12	22-Oct
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	92.9	Region 6	31-Oct

The Rundown

Through fits, battles, and adversity, this girl just keeps coming back stronger. During her sophomore year, after an illness derailed her chance of competing at the State XC Finals, she came through with a track season where she soared to new heights, bringing her already quick mid-distance times down to 2:17/5:03. For many, that would lead into a fall full of medals and podiums, but for Morgan, she was unfortunately sidelined for much of the season. A lesser girl may have folded, Morgan did not, this time showing her incredible strength with a 11:00 in the pouring rain and her savviness in a MITCA 1600m, her final 200m being the deciding move, coming across the line in 4:56. I’m not one to say a person deserves something, but it would be extra sweet if Morgan is able to taste a full season of success in these next few months.

Last Year

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON
REGIONAL PROJECTIONS
THE RESULT

Girls

1. Harbor Springs (5^th)
2. Johannesburg-Lewiston (Champion)
3. Petoskey St. Michael (24^th)

Boys

1. Johannesburg-Lewiston (2^nd)
2. Petoskey St. Michael (3^rd)
3. Harbor Springs (9^th)

Top 27 Teams

Previous years had top-25 teams, but there’s 27 (and sometimes more) team qualifiers and what does it hurt to add another two?

Girls

Johannesburg-Lewiston (Top 7), Harbor Springs (Top 7), East Jordan (26^th)

Boys

Johannesburg-Lewiston (Top 7), Petoskey St. Michael (Top 7), Harbor Springs (Top 7)

(If your team isn’t listed in the images above or the scores below, you probably don’t have five returners, at least on ol’ athletic.net. I’m sure many of these teams will fill out their rosters by late October)

Projected Scores

Place	Girls Team	Score
1	Johannesburg-Lewiston	31
2	Harbor Springs	35
3	East Jordan	90
4	Gaylord St. Mary	91
5	Indian River Inland Lakes	121
6	Bellaire	155

Place	Boys Team	Score
1	Johannesburg-Lewiston	39
2	Petoskey St. Michael	50
3	Harbor Springs	62
4	Lincoln-Alcona	119
5	Fairview	126
6	Hale	138
7	Mackinaw City	158

Top Runners

Thought I’d give a review of some of the top returners in each region. Returners means no incoming freshman (you’ll get your days in the sun). If you’re gonna be in the 50 Tickets, you’ll get a full writeup there. If you’re on a top team and you’re projected highly here (Harbor Springs, St. Michael, Joburg), you hit the jackpot! Yes, I’m writing a bit less than previous years, but I think I’ve learned my lesson in that I need to conserve energy and brainpower for all divisions and regions. Typically by August, I’m rushing to get these done. This time around, hopefully all regions get the same amount of coverage.

Allie Nowak, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Soon to be junior entered HS as someone to watch and thus far has lived up to the billing. 3^rd in Division 4 cross last year and your defending regional champion.

Yolanda Gascho, Johannesburg-Lewiston

First year of high school cross started late, but that didn’t deter her impact. 2^nd in Region 28, 7^th in Division 4

Miriam Murrell, Gaylord St. Mary

Hard to believe Miriam’s era will be coming to a conclusion this fall and next spring. Four All-States on the grass, three on the track, and two regional cross titles in her illustrious career.

Madalyn Agren, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Battled injury throughout last year but still valiantly competed and contributed to the Cardinal state title. Saw the dividends from that selflessness during track, where she dropped almost 50 seconds from her sophomore 3200m best, dipping down well into the 11’s.

Malaki Gascho, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Still on the mend from injury, Ki battled to a 29^th place finish at State. During the spring, we saw results from a full training cycle, where he ran 9:48 in the 3200m, good enough for D4 rank of 7^th on the year. Throw away the rankings though, dude powered his way to a 4^th place finish at State.

Lynus Cadarette, Petoskey St. Michael

Began to realize his capabilities in October. Low-17 efforts at Bluejay and Portage leading to a championship season that featured a 26^th place finish at MIS.

Blake Fox, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Put together the speed shown in his freshman and sophomore track seasons and the strength gained from three years of XC. The work that led to those two attributes combined to form a 1:56 half miler who won Region 31 and placed 2^nd at Division 4 State.

Cody Bradley, Petoskey St. Michael

I say this every summer, but each season, Petoskey St. Michael pulls out these freshmen that I’m completely clueless about! Cody is another one, closing his season with two mid-17 efforts in his aiding of the Guardians’ 3^rd place MIS finish.

Jeremiah Witt, Johannesburg-Lewiston

First cross country season began with a consistent string of 18 min. performances, then ended in two straight sub-18’s. During the spring, your Ski Valley 3200m champion.